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If you grew up in Texas, you probably think the experience was one of a kind.

Texans are kind of braggadocious that way.

But a new ranking by the number crunchers at the consumer finance site CreditDonkey.com ranks Texas as only the ninth best state in the country for kids.

Sure, it's Top Ten – but Texans aren't ones to settle for the 18th percentile.

The study ranks states on three factors: child care costs; high school graduation rate; and the percentage of kids living with at least three of the following – park, recreation center, sidewalk or library – in their neighborhood.

Unfortunately not used: access to Blue Bell ice cream, knowledge of high school football offensive schemes, or ability to wear flip-flops in the winter.

How many can you claim? Check out the slideshow above for sure signs you know you're from Texas, and let us know how many you can boast of in the comment section below.